Logistics

Conference Venue

The event will be held on the Boston University Charles River Campus in the Faculty of Computing and Data Sciences building at 665 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA 02215.

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Code of Conduct

Boston University is committed to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment free of harassment and discrimination against anyone on the basis of sex or gender. BU members have the right to learn, work, and thrive in a safe and supportive environment free from sexual misconduct and discrimination.

The University will respond promptly and effectively to address all reports of sexual harassment or sexual misconduct involving campus community members. The University provides confidential resources and options and encourages those impacted by or know someone impacted by sexual harassment and/or other sexual misconduct to speak to the University Title IX Coordinator or her designee about the reporting options, resources, and support available.

Please refer to the university’s Equal Opportunity Office website for the latest sexual misconduct information and resources, including information on how to report, BU’s Title IX contacts, and more.

Public Transportation

Boston University is easily accessible by public transportation. The “B” branch of the MBTA Green Line passes through the campus along Commonwealth Avenue. The station closest to the conference venue is the Boston University East Station stop on the B Green Line.

Map and more info about the MBTA

Parking

We strongly advise taking public transportation or a taxi to the event, as it may be difficult to find metered street parking near the venue. Please visit the BU Parking website for parking lot locations and rates.

Parking Options

Accommodations

We have arranged a hotel room block for conference participants at Hotel Commonwealth, a short walk from the conference venue. To reserve a room, please get in touch with Executive Director Stacy Fox at 617-358-8086 or at sfox@bu.edu.

Other hotels nearby:
The Verb ($$) Residence Inn Boston Back Bay/Fenway ($$) Courtyard Marriott Coolidge Corner ($$) Courtyard Cambridge by Marriott ($$) DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Boston - Cambridge ($$) Hyatt Regency Cambridge ($$) Yotel Boston ($$) Hilton Boston Back Bay ($$) Boston Park Plaza ($$) The Eliot Hotel ($$) The Lenox Hotel ($$) Arcadian Hotel Brookline ($) Beacon Inn ($) The Revolution Hotel ($) Charlesmark Hotel ($)